Ford’s Bid for Safer Scooters? Sensors Everywhere

Partnering with Virginia Tech, Ford-owned Spin is gathering data from its scooters to see where things…

Uber’s NYC Troubles, Gyrocopters Take Flight, and More News

Plus: A crippled plane lands in a cornfield, and a clever license plate goes awry.

Surprise! Uber and Lyft Do Not Like NYC’s New Ride-Hail Rules

The regulations are particularly less than ideal for the companies because New York is among their…

No More Screen Time! The Navy Reverts to Physical Throttles

The Navy will eliminate touchscreen controls in destroyers after reports found that many sailors did not…

Uber and Lyft Suggest the Days of Cheap Rides Could Be Over

Both continue to record big losses, but executives at the companies hinted in recent calls that…

Self-Driving Trucks Are Ready to Do Business in Texas

Kodiak Robotics will begin commercial service between Dallas and Houston, though a host of other self-driving…

Hand-Crafted Bentleys, a Climate Bill, and More Car News This Week

A $287 billion transportation bill approved by a Senate committee includes $10 billion for preventing and…

This Startup Wants to Tame the Chaos of City Street Parking

Everyone vies for curb space: taxis, Ubers, delivery trucks, buses, bicycles, and residents. In Washington, DC,…

California’s Auto-Emissions Deal Could Trump the Feds’ Plans

Ford, Honda, Volkswagen, and BMW agree to tougher California mileage standards, potentially disrupting Trump’s proposal to…

Tesla Delivers More Cars—and More Losses

The electric vehicle maker said it set a record for deliveries, which more than doubled from…